Best U.S. cities for conservatives

By By VANESSA HO

on November 5, 2013 4:25 PM

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Where's a city-loving conservative to live? Certainly not Seattle, San Francisco or New York. But real estate site Estately came up with the following list of big cities where conservatives will feel right at home.

"We scoured the country for large cities with populations over 200,000 that offer a combination of conservative values, a high quality of life, and plenty of big city activities to enjoy," said Estately.

Where's a city-loving conservative to live? Certainly not Seattle, San Francisco or New York. But real estate site Estately came up with the following list of big cities where conservatives will feel right at ... more

13. Silicon Valley, Calif.: Cities here are Democrat and socially liberal, but no matter. Estately described this area has being "filled with Libertarian wealth creators and techno-utopians that the Republican Party’s actively trying to court."

13. Silicon Valley, Calif.: Cities here are Democrat and socially liberal, but no matter. Estately described this area has being "filled with Libertarian wealth creators and techno-utopians that the Republican ... more

12. Spokane, Wash.: As the urban center for conservative Eastern Washington, Spokane is the state's Republican stronghold, "a population of ranchers, farmers, and others actively trying to create a separate state independent from Western Washington," Estately said. It added that liberals avoid Spokane because "it's really close to Idaho."

12. Spokane, Wash.: As the urban center for conservative Eastern Washington, Spokane is the state's Republican stronghold, "a population of ranchers, farmers, and others actively trying to create a separate ... more

11. Jacksonville, Fla.: No income tax and a big military presence make this city a great place for conservatives. Also, it's the hometown of "conservative royalty" like Tim Tebow, Pat Boone, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers," says Estately. All good reasons.

11. Jacksonville, Fla.: No income tax and a big military presence make this city a great place for conservatives. Also, it's the hometown of "conservative royalty" like Tim Tebow, Pat Boone, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ... more

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10. Plano, Texas: Businesses love Plano, which is home to the headquarters of Pizza Hut, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Frito Lay and JCPenney. Golfers love the city too.

10. Plano, Texas: Businesses love Plano, which is home to the headquarters of Pizza Hut, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Frito Lay and JCPenney. Golfers love the city too.

6. Nashville: The city "may have voted for Obama, but it is still the 'Buckle on the Bible Belt,'" says Estately, referring to the city's many Christian schools, powerful religious groups, and hundreds of churches.

6. Nashville: The city "may have voted for Obama, but it is still the 'Buckle on the Bible Belt,'" says Estately, referring to the city's many Christian schools, powerful religious groups, and hundreds of ... more

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6. Nashville: The city "may have voted for Obama, but it is... Photo-5421446.73482 - seattlepi.com

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5. Boise, Idaho: "The cultural heart of one of America's reddest states," says Estately. The city boasts tech jobs, strong LDS membership and no restrictions on assault weapons, says the site.

5. Boise, Idaho: "The cultural heart of one of America's reddest states," says Estately. The city boasts tech jobs, strong LDS membership and no restrictions on assault weapons, says the site.

The No. 1 city for conservatives? It's Oklahoma City, says Estately, which conferred this honor for OKC's "oil and gas money" and deep shade of red. For Estately's full research on conservative cities, go here.

The No. 1 city for conservatives? It's Oklahoma City, says Estately, which conferred this honor for OKC's "oil and gas money" and deep shade of red. For Estately's full research on conservative cities, go here.